Diamondback Truck Cover

[mrnecsteve]

Hmmmmm 2500 for that or 2500 for a covered trailer ???

[dumaisk]

Originally Posted by 7683ford

Yeah it does seem a little pricey, but if you think about it, i guess it isnt too bad. I mean you can use it to haul your ATV's or whatever it is that you want; you can still use all of your bed; and you can use your hitch to haul something else, like a camper as opposed to a trailer.

People also tell me that you can save gas with a tonneau cover. That is definitely cool.

That is also the most expensive package. I found out some more info, and the cheapest cover they offer is a SE cover (hauls 400 lbs) for $1099

Forgot about camper, it would really come in handy then...
You will save money on fuel with a tonneau cover. In Germany, I got one (soft) for my Dakota and it paid itself off within 7 months in fuel savings ($200). It really starts to make a difference over 50 mph, especially when you're running at the gov. limit all the time (97mph).

[Blue01F250]

hrmm... I bet those ATV's make the truck a little top heavy......

[7683ford]

I am with Dumaisk. This cover can be used in so many ways. I am definitely a fan. In terms of it being top heavy, I think that is irrelevant. Even if it is, it's still gonna be easier than pulling a trailer. If you are pulling a trailer, you are gonna have to go slow around turns anyway. Plus you still have all that space that a trailer takes up. So if top heaviness is your main concern, you really have nothing to worry about.

[tabraha]

I like the way this cover works too. Those comparing this to towing an ATV are missing the point I think. If you want to take an ATV or as in my case a Rhino to a jobsite and pull a travel trailer or utility trailer on the hitch at the same time you can; and still have a load in the bed too!!!

I'd like to hear from someone on the board that has one of these.

[7683ford]

yeah def. if someone has one speak up and let us know what they are like. I have a friend that has a cover, but I barely get to speak to him, so if anyone else has one, give us a review of the cover

[mrnecsteve]

Its a price thing. For the money you can buy a full size ,covered trailer. The advantages of a covered trailer:
Less likely to have someone tinker with your toy in a covered trailer.
less likely for it to get wet when it rains.
Much more dry storage in a trailer.
When your done playing with your toy and you arrive home....you simply unhook the trailer and forget it 'till next playtime (you going to drive to work,school,etc with your toy on the back?)

[lifewitlooie]

Myth busters said that the bed cover does nothing for fuel mileage.

[7683ford]

mrnecsteve,
I understand what you are saying about the trailer, but with this cover you are essentially getting a trailer and a cover at the same time. And keeping your ATV dry? ATV's are made to get muddy and wet. I mean, i know you dont purposely put your ATV out in the rain, and let it sit there all the time, but if you are traveling, and it gets wet? That doesnt really seem like a concern. Plus the cover allows you to have the option of hauling an RV or something along those lines. or i know some people that like to go ATVing and jet skiing on the same trip. This is the best way to transport both products.

[owtcast]

I think they are great. I too don't have a need for one right now. But if you did have a need for it, I would think it would be invaluable in the amount of problems it would solve. It's much cheaper than buying a new toy hauler if you already own a nice older trailer without the toyhauler option.